Locomotive ŠKODA 109 E is intended for priority trains, where the locomotives power, speed and interoperability could be fully applied. Its design and livery was projected together with famous Porsche Design studio.

Interoperability

Locomotive ŠKODA 109 E is primarily intended for operation on tracks not only in Czech Republic, but on main corridors of European Union electrified with 3 kV DC, 25 kV/50 Hz AC and 15 kV/16,7 Hz AC systems. For maximal interoperability, the locomotive is fully ETCS-compatible.

Advanced technology

Each of the two inverter boxes contains four pulse rectifiers, pulse brake inverters a four traction inverters. Water-cooled IGBT modules are used in the inverters. The traction transformer is switchable for 25 kV AC and 15 kV AC systems. During drive on 3 kV DC system, secondary traction coilings are utilized as inductors for the line filter. Locomotive 109 E computer control enables together with CRV and AVV systems multiple control from either one locomotive stand or driving car.

Power

Four asynchronous traction motors with coiling connected to a double star provide nominal output 6400 kW, enabling the locomotive ŠKODA 109 E to easily reach speeds up to 200 km/h.

Safety

Locomotive ŠKODA 109 E is from the start designed with respect to the newest TSI safety standards. Not only because of it the locomotive complies with the most demanding European requests to railway operation safety.